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property overview

The Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is a world-class property that can hold its own with the best of Europe’s grand hotels.

In the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Hamburg has a world-class property that can hold its own with the best of Europe’s grand hotels. Housed in a 19th-century mansion, the hotel exudes history (it first opened in 1897). The lobby, which is under monument protection, is especially awe-inspiring; when magician David Copperfield arrived, he insisted on taking some photographs of the grand space before checking into his room. Realizing the importance of fusing past and future, interiors are traditional but innovative, and none of the rooms and suites are alike. The personalized service here is legendary, and families are made to feel particularly welcome, with kids receiving such special welcome gifts as baby bathrobes, stuffed animals and drawing books.

Bullerei Restaurant and Café

Best Newcomer

Coast by East

This restaurant in the newly-developed former waterfront warehouse district of HafenCity serves tapas-style north German fare and a fantastic selection of wine. Großer Grasbrook 14; (49-40) 30-99-32-30; www.coast-hamburg.de.

Best Restaurant Classic

Fischereihafen Restaurant

With panoramic views of the river Elbe, the restaurant provides the perfect setting for a typical Hanseatic dinner, including exceptionally fresh fish. Grosse Elbstr. 143; (49-40) 381-816; www.fischereihafenrestaurant.de.

Top Architecture Find

HafenCity

Once a district of waterfront warehouses and shipyards, the old port is being redeveloped as an inner-city mixed-use complex with buildings by Stefan Behnisch and Richard Meier.

Museum Must-See

Hamburger Kunsthalle

The museum lays claim to a collection of works by masters from a range of periods and artistic schools, including Rembrandt, Max Liebermann and Max Beckmann. Glockengießerwall; (49-40) 428-131-200; www.hamburger-kunsthalle.de.

Best Family Activity

Miniatur Wunderland

Children love this elaborate miniature train system in the old Storehouse City; it’s the largest of its type in the world. Kehrwieder 2-4; www.miniatur-wunderland.com.